Daily Archives: 27 February 2013

V. Let us pray for our Pontiff, Pope Benedict.

A partial indulgence is granted to the Christian faithful who, in a spirit of filial devotion, devoutly recite any duly approved prayer for the Supreme Pontiff (e.g., the Oremus pro Pontifice): V. Let us pray for our Pontiff, Pope Benedict. R. May the Lord preserve … Read More

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Candlelight vigil beneath Pope Benedict’s window

There is a small candlelight vigil being held in St. Peter’s Square beneath the Holy Father’s window. Some webcam shots:

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RECENT POSTS and THANKS TO YOU and BLOG REGISTRATION/COMMENTING (v. spammers)

First and foremost, help each other out! Your Urgent Prayer Requests And, because they scroll off quickly… QUAERITUR: Can we obtain indulgences and pray for Holy Father’s intentions if there is no Holy Father? WaPo and lefty, pro-homosexual advocacy “journalism” … Read More

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QUAERITUR: Can we obtain indulgences and pray for Holy Father’s intentions if there is no Holy Father?

Please use the sharing buttons!  Thanks! Many people have sent email asking about obtaining indulgences during the time when the See of Peter is empty, as will happen from 8 p.m. Rome time on 28 February until a new Bishop … Read More

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WaPo and lefty, pro-homosexual advocacy “journalism”

There is an interesting piece at The American Conservative which illustrates an obvious problem in the mainstream media.  Rod Dreher nailed this one. Dreher looks into WaPo‘s commentary an exchange between an editor, a journalist, and a concerned reader.  The point made … Read More

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Prayer Intentions of the Holy Father for 2014

Prayer Intentions of the Holy Father entrusted to the Apostleship of Prayer for the Year 2014 2013-02-27 L’Osservatore Romano January Universal: That all may promote authentic economic development that respects the dignity of all peoples. For Evangelization: That Christians of … Read More

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